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Judy Granger (United Way), Dewey McClain (Atlanta Falcons and Georgia State Representative) Patricia Sutton, Horace King (UGA great) and Bill Sutton Jr. at a recent tournament. (Submitted photo)

Judy Granger (United Way), Dewey McClain (Atlanta Falcons and Georgia State Representative) Patricia Sutton, Horace King (UGA great) and Bill Sutton Jr. at a recent tournament. (Submitted photo)

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Giving Back:Sutton has been a driving force behind celebrity golf tournament that has raised nearly a million dollars for White County non-profits

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Bill Sutton Jr. has a passion for helping those who are helping others. The White County resident has been a driving force behind the annual Darrel Chaney Invitational Golf Tournament, which raises funds for local United Way agencies, since it began 20 years ago.
Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt asked the Cleveland City Council to approve spending money to buy new defibrillators.

Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt asked the Cleveland City Council to approve spending money to buy new defibrillators.

Cleveland FD to purchase new defibrillators

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
City of Cleveland Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt gave the Cleveland City Council an update on their efforts to obtain more defibrillators at the May 2 meeting.
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening.

Commissioners lament rising costs of improvements

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners agreed to much-needed improvements for county properties Monday evening, but lamented the skyrocketing cost of materials needed to do the work. Commissioners awarded All About Asphalt of Athens, Ga.
The Cleveland City Council approved a new Downtown Development Authority Map.

The Cleveland City Council approved a new Downtown Development Authority Map.

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Cleveland okays new map for DDA

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Cleveland City Council voted to approve a new map that will expand the Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) area of influence at the May 2 meeting.
The White County Board of Education’s tentative Fiscal Year 2023 budget was presented at the April 28 meeting.

The White County Board of Education’s tentative Fiscal Year 2023 budget was presented at the April 28 meeting.

School board presents tentative budget

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The White County Board of Education’s tentative Fiscal Year 2023 budget includes a $41 million general fund balanced by estimated revenue increases. The proposed spending plan was discussed at the school board’s April 28 meeting.
From the left, Lyn Holcomb, Mike DeVinentis, Deborah Palmer, and Edwin Nix

From the left, Lyn Holcomb, Mike DeVinentis, Deborah Palmer, and Edwin Nix

Candidates talk about county issues

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Board of Commissioner candidates gave their vision for White County’s future during a forum last Thursday. The forum was sponsored by the White County Chamber of Commerce, the White County News and local radio station WRWH, which hosted the event.
From the left, Linda Erbele, James King, and Laurin Terry at WRWH answering the public's questions. (Photos/Ashley Blair)

From the left, Linda Erbele, James King, and Laurin Terry at WRWH answering the public's questions. (Photos/Ashley Blair)

School board candidates discuss issues at forum

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
District Four candidates running for White County’s Board of Education gathered at WRWH radio station to answer the public’s questions on Tuesday, April 26.
Sheriff Rick Kelley appeared at the County Commission meeting Monday to seek authorization to order two 2022 Ford Explorers.

Sheriff Rick Kelley appeared at the County Commission meeting Monday to seek authorization to order two 2022 Ford Explorers.

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Sheriff’s office to purchase vehicles

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The White County Sheriff’s Office will be placing orders for two new vehicles, but there might be snow on the ground before they’re on the street.
Workers from Owens Welding Inc. installing the letters along Appalachian Parkway. (Photos/ Ashley Blair)

Workers from Owens Welding Inc. installing the letters along Appalachian Parkway. (Photos/ Ashley Blair)

Baby Land gets a new, unique sign

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Baby Land General Hospital has installed their new sign on the morning of April 22. This project has been over a year in the making, and required the combined efforts of the staff at Owens Welding Inc.
Early Voting Starts May 2nd and will continue until May 20.

Early Voting Starts May 2nd and will continue until May 20.

Early voting for May primary gets underway next week

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Early voting in the May primary election will begin Monday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. at the County Voting Offices at 1241 Helen Highway Suite 210-A in Cleveland. On the ballot will be local candidates for school board and county commission, as well races for the U.S.